Superintendent Colonel William Crotty
Smyrna- The Delaware State Police are investigating a shots fired incident that occurred last evening.
The incident occurred on September 3, 2020, at approximately 11:24 p.m., when Troopers responded to a residence on East Redbrook Place, Smyrna, in reference to a shots fired complaint. Upon arrival, it was learned that two occupants were in the residence, a 70-year-old male and a 33 year-old male, who were seated in the living room when a loud noise was heard. Further discovery revealed that the first floor of the residence had been struck by multiple bullets. There were no injuries as a result of this incident.
There is no suspect information at this time.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Troop 3, Detective Costlow at 302-697-4454. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com
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Presented by Public Information Officer, Corporal/1 Jason Hatchell
Released: 090420 0941
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